Tag: Music licensing

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: DoJ Deals Devastating Blow • Marketing For Labels • Nonsensical Songwriting • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the DoJ's recent devastating blow to the industry, how a label can effectively market content, heard some tips on collecting music in the digital age, and. Continue reading

admin on 07/17/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Danny Keough, Elvis Presley, Europe, Inc., Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson, Michael Lockwood (guitarist), Music licensing, songwriter

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6 Real Problems In Music Business The DOJ Should Be Investigating

Though it has recently been focused on several specific facets of public performance licensing, David Lowery examines six music business issues which the Department of Justice would be better off turning its. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/15/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Harry Fox Agency, Inc., License, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Music Publishing News Roundup: 100% Licensing • UK Synch Income Doubles • Music Streams Pass Video

The U.S. Department of Justice has chosen not to amend the 1941 consent decree and is moving ahead with the interpretation that PROs must use 100-percent licensing. The two-year process. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., License, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), New York City, Performance rights organisation, Performing rights, United States Department of Justice

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Spotify Fails To License And Pay On Dozens Of Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven Songs

The music business world is reeling after the news that Spotify neglected to license and pay royalties on a large portion of Victory Records' song catalogue. While certainly alarming, it. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/22/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Accra, Copyright Royalty Board, music industry, Music licensing, Pandora, Pandora Radio, royalties, Sound recording and reproduction, Streaming media, United States Copyright Office

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Monetizing And Marketing Cover Songs On Youtube

In this Music Consultant interview they speak with Scott Herring, a digital music entrepreneur who got in on the game early and, most recently, has been serving as the head. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Abomination (Dune), Action News, Amnesty, Andy Warhol, IPhone, music industry, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Spotify, YouTube

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The Value Of A Spin, Per Listener, To Songwriters On US Radio Was $0.0000955

Now that ASCAP and BMI have released their revenues for 2014, and we have some data on SESAC (thanks to Moody’s), we can estimate the value of a spin, per. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Amy Winehouse, Antes people, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Disc jockey, Inc., independent music, Lady Gaga, Music licensing, SESAC, United States

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Music Publishing News 6.19.15: Apple Music • Unified Licensing • Spotify’s Taste Rewind

Indie label reaction to Apple Music, unfied music licensing in Europe and Spotify's new Taste Rewind feature are all a part of this week's music publishing news roundup.

Bob Baker on 06/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Europe, European Union, independent music, Music licensing, PRS for Music, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media, Sweden

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Today’s Senate Hearings Ask “How Much For A Song? [Watch Live Now]

How much money is collected for the use of music, how it is distributed and who is in control is a matter of law in the U.S. Are BMI and ASCAP music monopolies. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Beverly Hills, Broadcast Music, Business model, California, Inc., lawsuit, Music licensing, Pandora, Performance rights organisation, royalties, songwriter

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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.9.15: ASCAP, Songwriter’s Equity Act, Pandora & More

This week's music publishing roundup looks at ASCAP's $1 billion milestone, Congressional re-introduction of the Songwriter's Equity Act and Pandora's dominance in music streaming.

Bob Baker on 03/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), radio, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media, United States, United States Copyright Office

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Pandora And BMI Face Off Today In Court Battle Over Royalty Rates

Today in Manhattan, pioneer streaming giant Pandora is set to meet licensing agency BMI in court to settle a dispute over current royalty rates. The trial will determine how much Pandora pays BMI’s. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 02/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Pandora Radio, royalties, songwriter, Spotify, Streaming media, United States Department of Justice

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